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Wheeler (2017)

The story of an aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas who travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music. By embodying the title character under prosthetic make up, actor Stephen Dorff successfully infiltrates Music City and takes his character on an authentic singer / songwriter journey. With the help of key allies on the ground, "Wheeler" converses with real people in real locations, with every musical number performed live. The line between reality and fiction blurs as Wheeler chases his dream in this touching tribute to old school country legends.

  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Stephen DorffStephen DorffWheeler
  • Photo of Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonHimself
  • Photo of Audrey SpillmanAudrey SpillmanHerself
  • Photo of Bobby TomberlinBobby TomberlinHimself
  • Photo of Bart HerbisonBart HerbisonHimself
  • Photo of Jim Ed NormanJim Ed NormanHimself
  • Photo of Travis MeadowsTravis MeadowsHimself
  • Photo of Josh AdelsteinJosh AdelsteinBobby T's Friend
  • Photo of William Todd AustinWilliam Todd AustinToddzilla
  • Photo of David BatesDavid BatesCurb Studio Assistant Engineer

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